Welcome to the Community Safety Zone for March ! This column will provide some safety tips for those intending on travelling during the week of March break. Prior to Departure: Be sure to check the Weather Network for any weather warnings Have a list of emergency phone numbers to contact (including insurance company and passport office) Record … Read more
Welcome to the Community Safety Zone for February ! Distracted driving remains one of the primary cause of collisions on Ontario roads and has led to the introduction of more severe penalties that took effect on Jan 1st, 2019. In Ontario, deaths from collisions caused by distracted driving have doubled since 2000. In addition, statistics show that a … Read more
Welcome to the Community Safety Zone for January 2019 ! Winter provides us with many opportunities to be outside and enjoy many fun activities. These activities should be undertaken with some precaution to ensure the most pleasurable experience. Certain injuries are more common in the winter season because cold-weather activities such as ice skating , sledding, snowboarding and skiing can lead … Read more
Welcome to December’s Community Safety Zone! Many families in Navan celebrate Christmas! A big part of the holiday tradition is obtaining and decorating a tree that we have on display in our homes. With all the seasonal cheer it is possible to overlook sound safety practices when it is time to set up and maintain our Christmas tree. Choosing … Read more
Welcome to November’s Community Safety Zone! The recent tornadoes that caused devastation in the western part of Ottawa and Gatineau caused many people to reflect on how prepared they and their family are in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. This month’s column provides some very basic tips. 1. Have a Plan Think about different scenarios that … Read more
Welcome to June’s Community Safety Zone! With summer just around the corner, this month’s column will focus on water safety at the pool. Several Navan residents have backyard pools to cool off during the warm summer weather. Following a few water safety rules, even in our own backyard pool, can greatly reduce the risk of … Read more
Welcome to May’s Community Safety Zone! This months Safety Column offers tips for cyclists. Helmets are an important piece of safety equipment. Here are some tips: Cyclists under 18 must, according to law, wear a helmet in Ontario. The helmet should have a CSA, CPSC, Snell B-95, or N-94 certification sticker. Ensure the helmet fits … Read more
This months Safety Column focuses on thefts from vehicles. Milder weather provides an opportunity for some of us to park our vehicles in the driveway rather than the garage. It also allows more time for those with criminal intentions to roam neighbourhoods and streets in search of opportunities to ply their trade. Thefts from vehicles … Read more
Welcome to the Community Safety Zone for February ! The safety column for this month will highlight some important facts about distracting driving. Although distracted driving is most commonly thought of to be using a cell phone or another hand held device while operating a vehicle, drivers can can also be distracted by the actions … Read more
Welcome to this month’s Community Safety Zone! As spring approaches, we will focus on providing Navan residents with tips on how to make their homes more secure. Although we are lucky to live in such a safe community, our village is not immune to incidents of thefts and residential break & enters. The best way … Read more